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Venni, Vetti, Vecci (Edited) Review
07/13/2005 6:43 AM, AMG
Before even releasing his debut album, Venni Vetti Vecci, Ja Rule had made a name for himself appearing on cuts by Mic Geronimo, DMX and Jay-Z, which naturally increased expectations for his first effort. Perhaps the expectations were raised a little bit too much, since Venni isn't the stunner some may have expected, but it nevertheless is a strong opening salvo. Ja Rule doesn't bend the rules of East Coast hardcore hip-hop enough to truly distinguish himself, but he does deliver a solid record, filled with tough party jams and good straightahead gangsta. If the record runs a little long, it nevertheless has enough fine moments to make this a promising debut. [Venni Vetti Vecci was also released in a "clean" version, containing no profanity or vulgarity.] ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide
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